WALTHAM, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jul. 23, 2009-- ModusLink Open Channel Solutions, Inc. (ModusLink OCS) today announced the general availability of Release 18 of its Poetic® Licensing Management System. Poetic streamlines license and entitlement management processes and operations for software publishers, digital content providers and original equipment manufacturers (OEM) enabling them to increase renewal conversion rates, gain greater control over licensing programs and enhance relationships with customers and channel partners. ModusLink OCS is a subsidiary of ModusLink Global Solutions™, Inc. (NASDAQ:MLNK) which provides global supply chain business process management solutions.

As part of its ongoing commitment to address the evolving needs of its client base, ModusLink OCS has integrated more than 50 enhancements into its Poetic product with Release 18. The enhancements empower users with additional activation functionality and report options as well as further user interface (UI) and performance improvements. Release 18 also includes refinements to the Poetic Electronic Software Download (ESD) Solution.

Poetic Release 18’s significant enhancements include:

• Report Re-architecture – The reporting engine, which delivers reports to improve enterprise asset management, now allows clients to write custom reports more easily, supports transfer of reports from instance to instance and simplifies localization.
• Activation Enhancements – Poetic now supports the ability to automatically trigger the activation process when entitlements are created. Release 18 also supports display of historical keys and features regular and batch activation UI improvements.
• New ESD Application Programming Interface (API) – Clients can now access download eligibility details through a simple request to Poetic enabling convenient downloading models for their users.

“We are continually refining the functionality of Poetic based on the feedback we receive from our clients so that our products address their unique needs,” said Mathieu Baissac, chief technology officer for ModusLink OCS. “In particular, we are always looking to incorporate new functionality that helps our clients manage the complex entitlement processes in a more efficient and cost effective way.”

About ModusLink Open Channel Solutions

ModusLink Open Channel Solutions, Inc. (ModusLink OCS) is a leading provider of entitlement and e-business management solutions and services, including its flagship Poetic® Licensing Management System. ModusLink OCS works with industry-leading software publishers, digital content providers and OEMs to more effectively manage volumes and multichannel licensing programs, including ordering, fulfillment, activation, registration services, upgrades and proactive subscription renewals. As a subsidiary of ModusLink Global Solutions, which delivers global supply chain business process management solutions to technology companies worldwide, ModusLink OCS’ entitlement management solutions are supported by an integrated global footprint, cumulative domain expertise and best-of-breed technology solutions. For additional information, visit www.moduslinkocs.com.

ModusLink Global Solutions is a trademark of ModusLink Global Solutions, Inc. and Poetic is a registered trademark of ModusLink Open Channel Solutions, Inc. All other company names and products are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies.

This release contains forward-looking statements, which address a variety of subjects including, for example, the expected benefits of Poetic Release 18. The following important factors and uncertainties, among others, could cause actual results to differ materially from those described in these forward-looking statements: ModusLink Global Solutions’ (the “Company”) success depends on its ability to execute on its business strategy and the continued and increased demand for and market acceptance of its solutions and services, and those of its subsidiaries, including Poetic Release 18; the Company may not be able to expand its operations and capabilities in accordance with its business strategy; the Company may experience difficulties integrating technologies, operations and personnel in accordance with its business strategy; the Company derives a significant portion of its revenue from a small number of customers and the loss of any of those customers would significantly damage its financial condition and results of operations; increased competition and technological changes in the markets in which the Company competes; and risks associated with international operations. For a detailed discussion of cautionary statements that may affect the Company's future results of operations and financial results, please refer to its filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including its most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K and Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q. Forward-looking statements represent management's current expectations and are inherently uncertain. ModusLink Global Solutions does not undertake any obligation to update forward-looking statements made by it.

Source: ModusLink Open Channel Solutions, Inc.

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